Surf Forecasts:
North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,841 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) in the next 16 days are 2.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break it down for this stretch of coast. The only spot we’re looking at is North Jetty (Hikkaduwa), a point break that’s fairly consistent and loves a south-west swell. The water temp is about normal for this time of year, nothing wild.
To be honest, the next two weeks are a rough one. There’s plenty of size, but the wind is just a killer. Starting Tuesday morning, the 18th of August, we’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the SSW, with a super long period of 19 seconds, and a massive 2998 combined energy. But the wind is howling cross-onshore at 12 mph, chopping it all to bits. It stays that way – a few feet of groundswell, but with that constant cross-onshore breeze. It’s a real bummer; the energy is there (often in the thousands), but the quality is just not there.
We get a little break around the 22nd and 23rd of August, when the swell drops to 4ft to 5ft, and the wind backs off to a gentle breeze at 9 mph, but it’s still cross-onshore and fairly chopped. The sets are super long-period (14-15 seconds), which at a point like North Jetty could be fun, but the wind is just messing up the face. The best you’ll find on those days is a marginal, bumpy ride.
The first week of September brings more of the same. The 1st of September shows a 7ft SSW swell, period 17 seconds, and a hefty 2471 energy, but it’s another day of onshore chop. There’s a window around the 29th of August where the swell is 5ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, and the wind is still cross-onshore, giving us a marginal look. That’s probably the best of a bad lot, but I wouldn’t get your hopes up.
If you’re a kite surfer, this is a paradise. For a paddle surfer? It’s a frustrating two weeks of almost-good waves. The bright side is this spot is fairly consistent, so the next swell might line up with a better wind window. For now, I’d leave the boards at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 |
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1867 | 2812 | 2725 | 2490 | 2517 | 2768 | 2331 | 1772 | 1547 | 1067 | 752 | 630 | 612 | 962 | 949 | 746 | 512 | 577 | 384 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:01AM0.60m | 4:44PM0.53m | 5:28AM0.56m | 5:03PM0.48m | 5:55AM0.51m | 5:15PM0.42m | 6:31AM0.45m | 5:00PM0.36m | 8:15AM0.40m | 12:22PM0.44m | 1:25AM0.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:37PM0.02m | 11:00AM0.15m | 10:59PM0.06m | 11:27AM0.20m | 11:18PM0.11m | 11:55AM0.25m | 11:35PM0.17m | 12:33PM0.31m | 11:39PM0.23m | 9:26PM0.27m | 7:43PM0.23m | ||||||||
— | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | 15 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 6 | 3 | — | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
1867 | 2812 | 2725 | 2490 | 2517 | 2768 | 2331 | 1772 | 1547 | 1067 | 752 | 630 | 612 | 962 | 949 | 746 | 512 | 577 | 384 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | S 9 | S 19 | S 18 | — | S 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | S 18 | SSW 12 | S 18 | W 6 | SSW 24 | WSW 6 | W 6 | SSW 18 |
134 | 156 | 143 | 27 | 913 | 1455 | — | 224 | 46 | 33 | 32 | 171 | 258 | 155 | 92 | 108 | 71 | 33 | 368 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | SSE 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | S 22 | W 9 | WNW 9 | S 26 | S 26 | S 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | W 8 |
48 | 30 | 29 | — | 31 | 54 | — | — | — | — | 36 | 28 | 28 | 13 | 13 | 97 | 180 | 218 | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 8 | W 5 |
117 | — | 341 | 235 | 112 | 108 | 97 | 151 | 130 | 126 | 156 | 104 | 134 | 115 | 109 | 74 | 50 | 101 | 37 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 213 | 36 | 736 | 213 | 212 | 860 | 213 | 637 | 212 | 213 | 212 | 765 | 213 | 709 | 860 | 213 | 212 | 326 | 213 |
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Information about the North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (North Jetty (Hikkaduwa)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) is 4 km (2 miles) from Ambalangoda. If you plan a holiday in West Sri Lanka, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ambalangoda. Ambalangoda has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











